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Following the conclusion of Super Bowl LIX, the NFL offseason is officially among us, causing football fans to get creative on how their favorite teams will improve over the next few months. In PFF’s ‘Offseason Dream Scenarios‘ article, one of their NFL analysts — Mason Cameron — detailed the best moves each franchise can make […]

At this point, it may seem a bit redundant to say so, but the Chicago Bears enter the 2025 offseason with as much on the line as any team in the NFL. It’s a third-consecutive spring in which Chicago is armed with cap space, draft picks, and an increasing desire to transition from rebuilding to […]

Following Myles Garrett’s trade request from the Cleveland Browns, 31 other teams have been named possible fitters for the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year. However, while every team in the NFL would like Garrett on their team, it’s a trade that could cost quite a bit, both in trade capital and in literal dollars […]

Once the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their head coach, the Chicagoland area averted their attention to the 2025 season. Next for the Bears is the offseason, including trimming their roster and re-tooling in free agency. After that, the Bears will be one step closer to competing in the 2025 NFL regular season, with […]

There’s no doubt Kevin O’Connell thinks the Chicago Bears will be tough in 2025. And if they get this lineman in the draft, it could expedite matters. Also, Caleb Williams and Chicago garnered 2025 breakout hype from ESPN insiders. The Bears finished with a record of 5-12 in 2024. They started 4-2 before their 10-game […]

As the Chicago Bears look to flip the switch on the 2024 season, they must cut ties with some players on their current roster. With Ben Johnson taking over as the head coach for the Bears in 2025, he will construct the roster with players he wants on the team. While Ryan Poles and company […]

After what at one point looked like a promising 2024 season crumbled to the tune of 11 consecutive losses, the Chicago Bears now enter a 2025 season with a new head coach (Ben Johnson), a 2nd year quarterback who flashed star potential despite horrendous circumstances (Caleb Williams), a boatload of cap space (the 6th-most in […]

With a 40-22 demolition of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, the Philadelphia Eagles capped off a season in which they were dominant from the opening kickoff, which for Philly, took place in Brazil on the first opening Friday night game in league history. In 2025, as defending champions, the Eagles will open […]

The Chicago Bears have plenty of reasons for optimism about the future. Chicago may have finished the regular season 5-12, but they saw signs of development from QB Caleb Williams. The Bears also brought in offensive guru Ben Johnson to be their next head coach. Now the Bears must transition into offseason mode and start […]

With Kellen Moore landing in New Orleans, the NFL coaching-hire circuit is complete for the 2025 season. Pete Carroll to the Raiders also fits the mold. And now it’s time to make a prediction and rank the seven 2025 NFL head coaching hires. This kind of ranking is difficult because there are behind-the-scenes issues that […]

The Chicago Bears have had a great start to their 2025 NFL offseason. It all started with the Bears hiring Ben Johnson as their head coach, following that move with building a star-studded cast with former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen hired as the defensive coordinator. Free agency is next up for the […]

Six and a half years ago, just days ahead of the start of the 2018 NFL season, the Chicago Bears traded for Khalil Mack, dealing a pair of 1st round picks, a 3rd round pick and 6th round pick to the then-Oakland Raiders for the fifth-year All-Pro edge rusher who couldn’t come to an agreement […]

Dick Jauron, a former NFL player and longtime coach who led the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, died today at the age of 74. Jauron’s death was announced by the Bills, of whom Jauron served as head coach from 2006 to 2009. “We’re saddened to learn about the passing of former Head Coach Dick Jauron,” […]

Although the postseason wasn’t too kind to any of the three teams from the NFC North who qualified for the Playoffs, it wasn’t that long ago that most around the NFL believed that the league’s ‘Black and Blue Division’ was the best in all of football. The Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers […]

During Caleb Williams’ rookie season with the Chicago Bears, there were many ups and downs, with many of the downs including the coaching staff, including former offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Not only was Waldron a poor offensive coordinator, but he reportedly wouldn’t even go over film with the Bears’ rookie quarterback, per Taylor Doll of […]

Recently, known Chicago Bears fan, WWE star Seth Rollins, was seen trying to recruit Las Vegas Raiders player Maxx Crosby to his team. The two were seen talking recently, and Rollins said that the Bears could “use” having Crosby on the team. He sheepishly replied, “I don’t know about that.” However, WWE fans may see […]

Going into the 2025 NFL offseason, the Chicago Bears are off to a good start, hiring Ben Johnson as their head coach, followed by the construction of a star-studded cast. However, while the Bears make their Avengers cast of coaches, roster moves — including cuts — will be made. And while some cuts are more […]

The death of Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey at age 102 brought a statement from Roger Goodell. Also, White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf added his thoughts, according to mlb.com. “Virginia McCaskey was a force as the matriarch of one of the truly iconic teams in the NFL,” Reinsdorf said. “Her decades-long impact as […]

Virginia McCaskey’s net worth in 2025 was $1.3 billion. McCaskey is the daughter of Chicago Bears’ team owner George Halas and inherited ownership of the team when Halas died in 1983. Here is a look at Bears’ owner Virginia McCaskey’s net worth in 2025 at the time of her death on Feb. 6. What is […]

The Chicago Bears are in the process of integrating a new head coach, but also had to deal with the death of owner Virginia McCaskey at the age of 102. Roger Goodell released a statement about her death, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. “Virginia Halas McCaskey, the matriarch of the Chicago […]

Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey has died at the age of 102, according to the team’s social media accounts. pic.twitter.com/T2uZMi8Rg1 — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) February 6, 2025 McCaskey is the daughter of Bears founder George Halas and took over as the principal owner of the team when her father died in 1983. She owns […]

The Chicago Bears hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, making him the seventh-highest paid head coach in the NFL. Johnson is expected to work with quarterback Caleb Williams and improve the Bears’ 32nd ranked offense. Johnson met with players at the Bears’ facilities and left an interesting first impression. “I was left with […]

In the two weeks since the Chicago Bears agreed to terms with Ben Johnson to become the franchise’s next head coach, the hiring has been met with near unanimous approval, both in Chicago and around the NFL. There are very few people whose opinions are worth listening to who don’t believe that Johnson will wind […]

For the third straight offseason, the Chicago Bears appear to be making all of the right moves, cementing a dynasty in this part of the season. However, this offseason feels different. In the 2025 offseason, the Bears appear to be making the right moves, aligning with what the fans hoped for. Most fans were excited […]

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George was asked to do an interview with the Chicago Bears last month as they looked to find their next head coach to fill their open vacancy. At first, George thought it was only Chicago fulfilling the Rooney rule requirement. The Rooney Rule, introduced in 2003, originated from recommendations by the […]

There’s a ton that goes into being a head coach at any level of football, but being an NFL head coach is next-level stuff. There are only 32 of those jobs for a reason, and it’s a big deal to be amongst that fraternity. New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is about to find […]

Now that the Chicago Bears have their head-coach situation settled, and they’ve added other staff as well, it’s time to focus on sculpting the roster for 2025. And here is the perfect trade the Chicago Bears must offer the Cleveland Browns for Garrett. Somewhat surprisingly, Garrett issued a statement saying he wants to continue his […]

While his 2025 Royal Rumble didn’t quite go as planned, with CM Punk flipping both active members of The Shield out of the ring, Seth Rollins is still having a very good 2025 if for no other reason than his favorite football team, the Chicago Bears, signed the top head coaching candidate in the NFL, […]

The Chicago Bears made a splash with the Ben Johnson hire, and general manager Ryan Poles might get a little longer leash, too. Also, here’s how a fan’s tequila shot gift to Kevin Warren played a role in the hiring of Johnson. If Warren, the team’s president, had any doubt about what the fans wanted […]

The Chicago Bears could be one of the most improved teams in the NFL at the end of the offseason. Chicago has already upgraded its coaching staff by hiring Ben Johnson as head coach. Now the Bears have over $60 million in cap space to spend and a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. […]

The Chicago Bears have plenty of optimism about the future heading into the offseason. Chicago enters the offseason with over $60 million in cap space to spend, a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and QB Caleb Williams already in place. The Bears also signed Ben Johnson to be their next head coach, who […]

With the 2025 NFL free agency window approaching, players could be finding new landing spots in the near future. In this window, some players could stay put and agree to a new contract with their team. Or, they could bet on themselves and enter free agency. However, Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland’s recent comments made […]

The Chicago Bears have already made a major splash in their offseason when they hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach. The former Lions offensive coordinator was rated as the lead head coaching candidate for teams that needed new sideline bosses and the Bears were able to secure his services shortly after Detroit’s season […]

After the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to be their next head coach after firing Matt Eberflus, it didn’t take long for the rest of the coaching staff to fill out. Johnson started by grabbing a few familiar names from the Detroit Lions coaching staff — including receiver coach Antwaan Randle El. However, Johnson made […]

The Chicago Bears have reasons for optimism heading into the future. Chicago saw a lot of promise from QB Caleb Williams during his rookie season. That should increase in year two as he now has Ben Johnson as his head coach. The Bears have a chance to add lots of talent in NFL free agency […]

The Chicago Bears won the Ben Johnson sweepstakes this offseason, as the highly-regarded Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is headed to Chicago to be the franchise’s new head coach. Teams all around the NFL have been going after Johnson for a head coaching job for a few cycles now, and the Bears are rightfully thrilled with […]

The Detroit Lions have turned into one of the NFL’s premier teams under head coach Dan Campbell’s leadership. However, the Lions will be tested in 2025 as the team is forced to rebuild its coaching staff after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left for the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets hired defensive coordinator Aaron […]

The Chicago Bears will attempt to create a championship contender under new head coach Ben Johnson. They’re now talking to a national championship assistant from Ohio State football. Johnson and the Bears are interviewing Buckeyes offensive line coach Justin Frye for the same position, per Brad Briggs of the Chicago Tribune. Frye spearheaded a stout […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to quickly find Caleb Williams some offensive line help. What better resource than the NFL Draft, which gives the option to continue building young assets around the second-year quarterback? Williams took 68 sacks last season, so it’s likely that the organization is prepared to take a thorough look at some […]